The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

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A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

published:02 Jul 2008

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This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
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A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Its two statutory bodies are the Committee of Ministers, comprising the foreign ministers of each member state, and the Parliamentary Assembly, composed of members of the national parliaments of each member state. The Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent institution within the Council of Europe, mandated to promote awareness of and respect for human rights in the member states. The Secretary General heads the secretariat of the organisation.

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, covering about 10,180,000 square kilometres (3,930,000sqmi) or 2% of the Earth's surface and about 6.8% of its land area. Of Europe's approximately 50 countries, Russia is by far the largest by both area and population, taking up 40% of the continent (although the country has territory in both Europe and Asia), while Vatican City is the smallest. Europe is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa, with a population of 739–743million or about 11% of the world's population. Europe has a climate heavily affected by warm Atlantic currents, tempering winters and enabling warm summers on most of the continent, even on latitudes that have severe climates in North America and Asia. Further from the Atlantic, seasonal differences increase, but the mildness of the climate remains.

Council

A council is a group of people who come together to consult, deliberate, or make decisions. A council may function as a legislature, especially at a town, city or county level, but most legislative bodies at the state or national level are not considered councils. At such levels, there may be no separate executive branch, and the council may effectively represent the entire government. A board of directors might also be denoted as a council. A committee might also be denoted as a council, though a committee is generally a subordinate body composed of members of a larger body, while a council may not be. Because many schools have a student council, the council is the form of governance with which many people are likely to have their first experience as electors or participants.

A member of a council may be referred to as a councillor, or by the gender-specific titles of councilman and councilwoman.

In politics

Notable examples of types of councils encountered in politics include:

Human rights

Human rights are moral principles or norms, that describe certain standards of human behavior, and are regularly protected as legal rights in municipal and international law. They are commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights "to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being," and which are "inherent in all human beings" regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. They are applicable everywhere and at every time in the sense of being universal, and they are egalitarian in the sense of being the same for everyone. They require empathy and the rule of law and impose an obligation on persons to respect the human rights of others. They should not be taken away except as a result of due process based on specific circumstances; for example, human rights may include freedom from unlawful imprisonment, torture, and execution.

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

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1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

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The Council (of the European Union) explained

The Council (of the European Union) explained

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
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European Council, Council of Europe: same thing?

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Bombing council of Europe

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations ...

published: 24 Mar 2014

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

published: 02 Jul 2008

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex cont...

published: 16 Jan 2017

European Council, Council of Europe: same thing?

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

What is the Council of Europe?

Bombing council of Europe

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaig...

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played ...

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
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This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ciceroni_EU
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CiceroniChan...

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played ...

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations ...

published: 24 Mar 2014

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

published: 02 Jul 2008

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex cont...

published: 16 Jan 2017

European Council, Council of Europe: same thing?

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaig...

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played ...

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
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Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CiceroniChan...

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ciceroni_EU
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3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played ...

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Visit to the European Parliament and the Council of Europe - 2014.11.25

Dalai Lama full press conf. at Council of Europe

The Dalai Lama visited the Council of Europe on Thursday where he met senior officials and delivered an address followed by a question-and-answer session.
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WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS? Nils Muižnieks Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

After years of priding itself on being a champion of human rights, Europe is finding it increasingly difficult to live up to its own ideals. Will the continent find enough resources and political will to practice what it preaches? To discuss that, Oksana is joined by Nils Muižnieks, the Council of EuropeCommissioner for Human Rights.
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published: 03 Mar 2016

From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise every time they wanted to meet. But the need to respond to pressing events in Europe and in the rest of the world, as well as the determination of some, would gradually transform their informal chats into the decision-making centre that we know today. This documentary looks at the story of the European Council through the eyes of those who witnessed its impressive transformation.
(Subtitles in English)

Peter von Kohl from the Council of Europe

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe (CE) is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation. It was founded in 1949, has 47 member states with 820 million citizens, and is an entirely separate body from the European Union. It is not controlled by, and should not be confused with, the European Union. Unlike the European Union, the Council of Europe cannot make binding laws. The two do however share certain symbols such as the flag and the anthem.
The best known bodies of the Council of Europe are the European Court of Human Rights, which enforces the European Convention on Human Rights, and the European PharmacopoeiaCommission, which sets the quality stand...

Death Penalty Debate

During a televised panel discussion on the death penalty on 9 October, Slovenian law professor Dragan Petrovec said victims should play no role in the sentencing of offenders. ''The victim is never objective,'' he said. ''Victims cant be judges.'' The discussion, organised by the Council of Europe to mark the European day against the death penalty, also featured Swedens Human RightsAmbassador Jan Axel Nordlander. The Council of Europes Jeroen Schokkenbroek said the organisation was critical of the United States and Japan over their use of the death penalty . He added that ''dialogue was continuing'' with both countries towards ending the practice.

published: 09 Oct 2009

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Visit to the European Parliament and the Council of Europe - 2014.11.25

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The Dalai Lama visited the Council of Europe on Thursday where he met senior officials and delivered an address followed by a question-and-answer session.
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WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS? Nils Muižnieks Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

After years of priding itself on being a champion of human rights, Europe is finding it increasingly difficult to live up to its own ideals. Will the continent ...

After years of priding itself on being a champion of human rights, Europe is finding it increasingly difficult to live up to its own ideals. Will the continent find enough resources and political will to practice what it preaches? To discuss that, Oksana is joined by Nils Muižnieks, the Council of EuropeCommissioner for Human Rights.
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From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise every time they wanted to meet. But the need to respond to pr...

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise every time they wanted to meet. But the need to respond to pressing events in Europe and in the rest of the world, as well as the determination of some, would gradually transform their informal chats into the decision-making centre that we know today. This documentary looks at the story of the European Council through the eyes of those who witnessed its impressive transformation.
(Subtitles in English)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise every time they wanted to meet. But the need to respond to pressing events in Europe and in the rest of the world, as well as the determination of some, would gradually transform their informal chats into the decision-making centre that we know today. This documentary looks at the story of the European Council through the eyes of those who witnessed its impressive transformation.
(Subtitles in English)

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe (CE) is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights...

The Council of Europe (CE) is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation. It was founded in 1949, has 47 member states with 820 million citizens, and is an entirely separate body from the European Union. It is not controlled by, and should not be confused with, the European Union. Unlike the European Union, the Council of Europe cannot make binding laws. The two do however share certain symbols such as the flag and the anthem.
The best known bodies of the Council of Europe are the European Court of Human Rights, which enforces the European Convention on Human Rights, and the European PharmacopoeiaCommission, which sets the quality standards for pharmaceutical products in Europe. The Council of Europe's work has resulted in standards, charters and conventions to facilitate cooperation between European countries. The Council of Europe has no real power and can only advise. Its role is mainly advisory.
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The Council of Europe (CE) is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation. It was founded in 1949, has 47 member states with 820 million citizens, and is an entirely separate body from the European Union. It is not controlled by, and should not be confused with, the European Union. Unlike the European Union, the Council of Europe cannot make binding laws. The two do however share certain symbols such as the flag and the anthem.
The best known bodies of the Council of Europe are the European Court of Human Rights, which enforces the European Convention on Human Rights, and the European PharmacopoeiaCommission, which sets the quality standards for pharmaceutical products in Europe. The Council of Europe's work has resulted in standards, charters and conventions to facilitate cooperation between European countries. The Council of Europe has no real power and can only advise. Its role is mainly advisory.
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Death Penalty Debate

During a televised panel discussion on the death penalty on 9 October, Slovenian law professor Dragan Petrovec said victims should play no role in the sentencin...

During a televised panel discussion on the death penalty on 9 October, Slovenian law professor Dragan Petrovec said victims should play no role in the sentencing of offenders. ''The victim is never objective,'' he said. ''Victims cant be judges.'' The discussion, organised by the Council of Europe to mark the European day against the death penalty, also featured Swedens Human RightsAmbassador Jan Axel Nordlander. The Council of Europes Jeroen Schokkenbroek said the organisation was critical of the United States and Japan over their use of the death penalty . He added that ''dialogue was continuing'' with both countries towards ending the practice.

During a televised panel discussion on the death penalty on 9 October, Slovenian law professor Dragan Petrovec said victims should play no role in the sentencing of offenders. ''The victim is never objective,'' he said. ''Victims cant be judges.'' The discussion, organised by the Council of Europe to mark the European day against the death penalty, also featured Swedens Human RightsAmbassador Jan Axel Nordlander. The Council of Europes Jeroen Schokkenbroek said the organisation was critical of the United States and Japan over their use of the death penalty . He added that ''dialogue was continuing'' with both countries towards ending the practice.

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

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1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains t...

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

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The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European ...

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
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European Council, Council of Europe: same thing?

This video explains the differences between the European Council and the Council of Europe...

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Inside the Council of Europe - EN

The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe's largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states' progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Council of Europe member states no longer apply the death penalty.

8:16

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains t...

1. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

5:00

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European ...

The Council (of the European Union) explained

This video is gives a short yet comprehensive introduction of the Council of the European Union. Among other things it covers the composition (0:20), voting systems (1:11), powers and tasks (3:05) of the Council.
For more information on the EU and it's institutions please subscribe to our channel.
In this series we explain complex aspects of the EU in a comprehensive and understandable way. If however, despite our diligence and help of Dr. Jan Oster, we have left something out or made a mistake, please be so kind to tell and forgive us.
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With Ciceroni we seek to be a guide to European culture and history. We’ll be talking about little known subjects as well as more ubiquitous ones. We strive to present the subjects in their complex context by combining everything from art to economics, and from politics to sociology.
We hope that those native to Europe may learn something about themselves, their fellow Europeans and our common culture.
As for all non-Europeans, we hope to interest you in our beautiful continent, its rich culture and history and possibly help you enjoy your next trip here even more.
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ciceroni_EU
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CiceroniChan...

1:04

European Council, Council of Europe: same thing?

This video explains the differences between the European Council and the Council of Europe...

3. BBC documentary on the Council of Europe

A 25-minute BBC-documentary about the Council of Europe, clearly and accurately explains the history of the organisation, the important role that it has played in shaping the Europe of today and some of the challenges that it is currently facing, including the pressing need to ratify Protocol 14 and reduce the backlog at the European Court of Human Rights. It also describes the way the organisation is structured and how it works, and fairly and objectively looks at a number of main achievements and some of the criticisms that are levelled at it.

Dalai Lama full press conf. at Council of Europe

The Dalai Lama visited the Council of Europe on Thursday where he met senior officials and delivered an address followed by a question-and-answer session.
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WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS? Nils Muižnieks Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

After years of priding itself on being a champion of human rights, Europe is finding it in...

WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS? Nils Muižnieks Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

After years of priding itself on being a champion of human rights, Europe is finding it increasingly difficult to live up to its own ideals. Will the continent find enough resources and political will to practice what it preaches? To discuss that, Oksana is joined by Nils Muižnieks, the Council of EuropeCommissioner for Human Rights.
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From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to i...

From fireside chats to key decision-maker: A history of the European Council (EN)

In the 1950s, when an embryonic European Union was taking shape, national leaders had to improvise every time they wanted to meet. But the need to respond to pressing events in Europe and in the rest of the world, as well as the determination of some, would gradually transform their informal chats into the decision-making centre that we know today. This documentary looks at the story of the European Council through the eyes of those who witnessed its impressive transformation.
(Subtitles in English)

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Dalai Lama at the Council of Europe - Full Conference Press

The full speech delivered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Council of Europe on the 1...

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe (CE) is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation. It was founded in 1949, has 47 member states with 820 million citizens, and is an entirely separate body from the European Union. It is not controlled by, and should not be confused with, the European Union. Unlike the European Union, the Council of Europe cannot make binding laws. The two do however share certain symbols such as the flag and the anthem.
The best known bodies of the Council of Europe are the European Court of Human Rights, which enforces the European Convention on Human Rights, and the European PharmacopoeiaCommission, which sets the quality standards for pharmaceutical products in Europe. The Council of Europe's work has resulted in standards, charters and conventions to facilitate cooperation between European countries. The Council of Europe has no real power and can only advise. Its role is mainly advisory.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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Accession of Bulgaria to the Council of Europe, May 7th, 1992

Accession of Bulgaria to the Council of Europe, May 7th, 1992
Part 1: Ceremony of the sig...

Death Penalty Debate

During a televised panel discussion on the death penalty on 9 October, Slovenian law professor Dragan Petrovec said victims should play no role in the sentencing of offenders. ''The victim is never objective,'' he said. ''Victims cant be judges.'' The discussion, organised by the Council of Europe to mark the European day against the death penalty, also featured Swedens Human RightsAmbassador Jan Axel Nordlander. The Council of Europes Jeroen Schokkenbroek said the organisation was critical of the United States and Japan over their use of the death penalty . He added that ''dialogue was continuing'' with both countries towards ending the practice.

Visit to the European Parliament and the Council o...

Dalai Lama full press conf. at Council of Europe...

WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS? Nils Muižnieks Council of E...

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Dalai Lama at the Council of Europe - Full Confere...

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